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PR_AmZen January 2007
Press Release of American Zen
LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER is American Zen's second album on Shaolin Records
     and their 2nd Level of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.

Christ Killer Podcasts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tujunga, California – January 8, 2007 – The Hippy Coyote of American Zen is hosting the AMERICAN ZEN BUDDHIST ROCK PODCAST. This podcast series features Coyote travelling through the "webstories" of his American Zen website.

Current podcasts include a journey throuh the ALBUM WEBSITE of a dozen pages of poetry and download links and music samples.

Visit the links below to experience the LEVEL 2 PODCAST SERIES of American Zen that is still finishing up with some of the poetry and music from the LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind album.

PODCAST #14 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=174950

WEBSTORIES:
"American Zen is controversial."
"Homepage" of LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com
"Our flavor of Buddhism" at www.shaolinZEN.org
"Order Your CD" of LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com
"The Band" of LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com

SONGS:
"You've Been Sold" from CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind
"Thank You" from CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind
"All Screwed Up" from CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind

The Coyote, of American Zen, leads a website podcast tour through the lyrics, poetry and webstories:
http://www.americanZEN.org

Coyote reads about his similarities to Jethro Tull, Carey Grant, Richard Gere, and British power rock trio, Cream.

Coyote reveals his secret identity of Sean Connery, James Bond 007. Donovan is boring?

Tom Calder's bass is compared to Jack Bruce and Felix Pappalardi of Mountain.

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-13
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=172759

PODCAST #13 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.
     (This Apple iTunes MPEG-4 = BEST with chapter markers and web links.)

POETRY NIGHT WITH THE COYOTE

He's been publishing poetry that resembles Jim Morrison of The Doors, since elementary school, and releasing two books of poetry similar to Bob Dylan's earlier works.

The Coyote, of American Zen, leads a website podcast tour through the lyrics, poetry and webstories:
www.americanZEN.org and LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com

Level 1 Podcast 13:
Coyote talks about Telegraph Ave. in 1967 Berkeley, California. A buddhing hippy in the Beatnik coffee shops...

Coyote reads the website poetry that is also featured on the Level 1 = Peace Of Mind CD by American Zen.
Poem: "The Teacher Was He"
Poem: "Spring Rain"
Poem: "It's Tough"
Poem: "My Woman Is My Wife"

All poems were written by Coyote during the same period he wrote the songs for LEVEL 1 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Featured Songs:
Song: "Precious" by a very young poetic Coyote   Genre: Soft Rock, Ballad, Acoustic, Classic Rock
Song: "Thank You" from the Level 1 CD   Genre: Acoustic, Folk Rock, Classic Rock
Song: "Trust Me" from the Level 1 CD   Genre: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Song: "What Do You See?" SOLO LIVE PERFORMANCE by Coyote. (Includes ringing telephone in chorus.)   Genre: Ballad, Acoustic, Classic Rock

This Southern California FOLK ROCK group includes
    The Coyote: Flute, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Composer
    Rory G: Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele
    Tom Calder: Bass, Vox Organ
    Steve Hixon: Drums

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-12
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=169945

PODCAST #12 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.

This is the "m4a" APPLE iTUNES VERSION of this podcast. Includes SLIDE SHOW chapter markers with links to webpages and websites.

If Carey Grant played rock'n'roll, he would've sounded like Coyote. "I'd rather be 007 Sean Connery," snaps Coyote.

SONGS Featured in this AMERICAN ZEN BUDDHIST ROCK PODCAST:
"All Screwed Up" from Level 1 CD (ZZ Top + Rolling Stones)
"Daryoon" from upcoming CD: Level 2 = Christ Killer (slide guitar song like Rory Gallagher or Johnny Winter sounds like it should be a soundtrack for a James Bond movie)
"All Alone" from bandmates goofing off (Beatles + The Byrds)

Intro THEME SONG:
"A Long Way Home" from Level 1 CD. (Wah-Wah guitar = foot pedal phase shifter by Rory G)

WEBSTORIES Featured in this AMERICAN ZEN BUDDHIST ROCK PODCAST,
a coyoteRADIO.tv Production with The Coyote of American Zen as Host & DJ for the website tours of www.americanZEN.org:
LYRIC: "Thank You"
POEM: "Introduction"
POEM: "Get Out Of My Dream"
POEM: "In The Darkness"
POEM: "Last Year"
POEM: "When Children Are Unwanted"
POEM: "Nurturing Your Life"
POEM: "The Power"

This Southern California FOLK ROCK group includes
    The Coyote: Flute, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Composer
    Rory G: Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele
    Tom Calder: Bass, Vox Organ
    Steve Hixon: Drums

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-11
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=167627

PODCAST #11 of 20 podcasts for CD: LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND (m4a version)

The Coyote, of American Zen, leads a website podcast tour through the lyrics, poetry and webstories associated with their debut album,
LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND.

FEATURED ITEMS:
Song: "Simple Lady" from CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind
Song: "Don't Push Me" (unreleased rough mix)
Song: "Whose Heaven Is This?" from CD: Level 1 Webstories: "
Lyric: "A Long Way Home"
Lyric: "Thank You"

Coyote Radio - Voice Of The Coyote
produces 20 episodes of the AMERICAN ZEN BUDDHIST ROCK PODCAST featuring the first two websites of folk rock group American Zen:
http://www.americanZEN.org and LEVEL1peaceOFmind

Join "America's First Buddhist Rock Band" on their spiritual journey of 8 Levels up the Zen Buddhist ladder.

This Southern California FOLK ROCK group includes
    The Coyote: Flute, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Composer
    Rory G: Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele
    Tom Calder: Bass, Vox Organ
    Steve Hixon: Drums

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

Complete podcast series:
www.coyotePODCAST.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast ARCHIVES:
www.CoyoteRadio.NET

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Monthly Press Release from Shaolin Records
Editor: Richard O'Connor

Copyright 2007 Shaolin Communications.
All rights reserved.

The PR_AmZen is the official PRESS RELEASE of American Zen, "America's First Buddhist Rock Band."
This is intended for magazine, news, radio, and distributors.

The PR_AmZen is published monthly and sent to fans, friends,
and anyone wanting more information on the FOLK ROCK band, American Zen:
     Featuring:
        The Coyote - Flute, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriting
        Steve Hixon - Drums
        Rory G - Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele, Synthesizer
        Tom Calder - Bass, Vox Organ

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